Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) — obverse: head of the emperor in a laurel wreath to the right, legend ANTONINVS PIVS PP IMP II; reverse: Annona (personification) stands to the right with one leg on the prow of a ship, holding a long rudder in her right hand and a container with ears of grain (modius) in her left, with legends R POT X COS II; dated 156–157; Roman Empire, Rome; coin; diameter 14.5–15.0 mm; weight 2.45 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A68_312

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52.1Mb (1.9Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 obverse head laurel wreath right legend ANTONINVS PIVS PP IMP II reverse Annona personification stands leg prow ship holding long rudder right hand container ears grain modius left legends R POT X COS II dated 156–157 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 14.5–15.0 mm weight 2.45 g axis 0° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile person facing gray silver darker gray shadows slight brownish discoloration places raised portrait rim varied wear texture.